How far is Fairmont, WV from Lavalette, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Lavalette, WV is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Lavalette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Lavalette.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
49.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Fifth Street Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Fifth Street Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Lavalette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairmont and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Lavalette?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Fairmont and 97.6 miles from Lavalette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairmont and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Fork.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Lavalette. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.6 km).
#1 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavalette
Lavalette is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3228600, -82.4468200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavalette (-82.44682, 38.32286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.13 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $43.68 | $87.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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